Sunderland to hold traditional minute's silence ahead of Liverpool game

Richard Mennear

Sunderland AFC will continue its long-standing tradition of observing a period of silence at the last home game of the calendar year.

The minute's silence - to be held before the home game with Liverpool at the Stadium of Light - is in memory of supporters, former players and club officials who have passed away.

It will take place just prior to kick-off as the Black Cats welcome Liverpool to the Stadium of Light on Wednesday, December 30 (KO 7.45pm).

A club statement said: "The club invites both Sunderland and Liverpool fans to remember supporters who are no longer with us and also pay tribute to former Black Cats and loyal club servants who have passed away in 2015.